Ft. Mill, S.C. (March 1, 2012) -- Laura Ashley, Inc. announced today that it has signed a licensing agreement with Beatrice Home Fashions to manufacture and distribute a collection of ready-made draperies.

FORT MILL, S.C., (January 17, 2012) -- Laura Ashley, Inc. announced today Penne Cairoli has been named president of the company and will oversee the licensing and ecommerce operations for North and South America. She replaces current President, Mr. Ng Kwan Cheong, who has been named Chief Executive Officer of Laura Ashley Holdings PLC headquartered in London.

Burlington, MA - There will be a new twist to home décor this fall as SCOTTIES Facial Tissue launches “The Laura Ashley Collection”. This exclusive line will combine SCOTTIES Softest Ever Ultra Facial Tissue with signature prints from Laura Ashley, one of the world’s most loved fashion and home furnishings brands. The new packaging has been designed with signature Laura Ashley prints with which the brand is synonymous.

FORT MILL, S.C., (August 16, 2011)­ –Laura Ashley, the quintessential English lifestyle brand, has opened its e-commerce website to U.S. customers today featuring popular licensed products and coveted U.K. fabrics, wallpapers and accessories.

Laura Ashley continues to enhance its product line by partnering with leading dress manufacturer Pastourelle to develop a collection of formal and casual dresses for girl’s age newborn to 16. The initial launch of special occasion dresses for better department stores debuted during market week, August 2-6, at Pastourelle’s Showroom located at 240 West 37th Street in New York.

Laura Ashley, Inc. has signed a license with Tenax UK Limited to manufacture and distribute an exclusive collection of English-inspired garden products designed especially for women.

Laura Ashley, Inc. announced today they have signed a licensing agreement with Best Brands Consumer Products to develop a line of kitchen textiles and tabletop linens for North America. For more than 54 years, Best Brands has been a leading supplier of branded and private label kitchen textiles with a diversity of products, including kitchen towels, dishcloths, oven mitts, potholders, tablecloths, placemats and napkins.

Laura Ashley, Inc. announced today that licensing rights have been granted to Life Uniform, the country’s largest retailer of health care apparel.

Laura Ashley, Inc. has signed a license with The Somerset Toiletry Company, Ltd to manufacture and distribute a range of beautifully scented soaps and toiletries for the bath, body, kitchen and garden.

Laura Ashley, Inc. announced today the first sewing machine to be manufactured under the Laura Ashley brand name. Designed, manufactured and distributed by top sewing innovator Brother International Corporation, the Laura Ashley® Limited Edition NX-2000 is a multifunction sewing and quilting machine rich with features and built-in stitches. The NX-2000 will be available for purchase in June 2010 at Authorized Brother Innov-ís Dealers throughout the United States.

Laura Ashley, Inc. -- one the world’s leading brand names in fashion and home furnishings -- recently presented performance awards to outstanding licensees during its annual licensing meeting held recently in Jacksonville, Florida.

Laura Ashley, Inc. announced today Kwan C Ng has been named president of the company and will oversee the licensing operations and business strategy for North and South America. He officially takes office on October 1. Ng replaces Lawrence Chai who retires on September 30.

Quilting Treasures is pleased to announce a partnership with Laura Ashley®, a company best known for its romantic, English-inspired home décor, fashion and accessories.

Laura Ashley, Inc. announces licensing rights have been granted to Delsey Luggage, Inc. to manufacture a collection of luggage.